Finger ring and method of making



Oct. 13, 1936. 5. P. GRANT FINGER RING AND METHOD OF MAKING 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed June 25, 1936 v INVENTOR (IA/Mfr? GIFflA/T xp 4% ATTORNEY Oct. 13, 1936. G, GRA'NT 2,057,484

FINGER RING AND METHOD OF MAKING Filed June 23, 1936 2 SheetsSheet 2 INVENTOR GAR/VET R G/m/vr ATTORNEY Patented Oct. 13, 1936 UNITED vstares ATENT OFFHQE 17 Claims.

This invention relates to finger rings and the method of making the same.

It is desirable to produce rings into which may be introduced a picture of a person or some other form of personal, individual ornamentation. In order to be practical the ring must be finally assembled at the point of sale. This is necessary in order to incorporate in the ring a picture or other ornamentation selected by the purchaser. I

In the past, where such procedure has been attempted the results have been unsatisfactory. The practice has been to place a picture in a setting and cover the picture with a transparent cap of glass or other material held in place by a bezel. The bezel and cap are cemented to the ring at the time of sale. Such rings are usually sold as novelties and assembled by inexpert workers. Rings made as above outlined are unsatisfactory for the reason that the joint between the ring'and the'bezel is not permanent or waterproof and the ring quickly comes apart. Furthermore, the junction between the two parts is exposed and is unattractive, particularly where the assembly is made by an inexpert worker such as might easily be found Where such novelties are sold but not manufactured.

Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a ring into which an ornamentation selected by the purchaser may be inserted and which ring may be finally assembled at the point of sale to produce a waterproof, permanent, attractive product without the need of skilled labor.

A further object of the invention is to provide a simple, effective method of making and. assembling such a; ring.

The ring may be made of any desired material. Where the rings are sold as novelties or souvenirs it has been found very satisfactory to use celluloidor a cellulose product or one of the many synthetic hard rubber compositions commercially available.

The invention consists of the construction, combination, arrangement of parts and the steps of the method, as herein illustrated, described and claimed.

,In the accompanying drawings, forming part hereof, are illustrated two embodiments of the invention, in which drawings similar reference characters designate corresponding parts, and in which v Figure 1 isan elevation, partly in section, with,

the parts shown in separated position;

Figure 2 is an elevation, partly in section, of the assembled ring;

Figure 3 is a vertical section through a different plane of the assembled ring;

Figure 4 is a plan view showing one shape of ring without any ornamentation;

Figure 5 is a plan View of a different shape of ring showing the ornamentation;

Figure 6 is a vertical section of a different form of ring, the parts being shown separated;

Figure '7 is a perspective of a tube from which ring blanks may be cut;

Figure 8 is a vertical section taken approximately on line 88 of Figure 7;

Figure 9 is a vertical section, taken longitudinally of the tube in Figure 7, one ring blank being separated;

Figure 10 is a vertical section showing the partly formed ring blank;

Figure 11 is a vertical section, showing a further stage in the formation of the ring;

Figure 12 is an elevation of the finished ring;

Figure 13 is a vertical section through the finished ring; and,

Figure 14 is a plan view of the finished ring.

Referring to the drawings, and particularly to Figures 1 to 5, l5 designates a ring which may be an ordinary, plain circle of any desired crosssection. Secured'at any point of the circumference of the ring I5 is a block 15 having a curved recess H to fit the curvature of the ring l5. The two parts may be secured together in any suitable manner and are made as a subassembly at the factory or other place of production of the rings. 'If the material used is celluloid or a similar material, the members l5 and I6 may be permanently secured together by brushing the contiguous surfaces with acetate or a solution of celluloid in acetate which will permanently bond the two members together to make an integral whole. The block l6 may be round, oval, square or any other desired shape which the finished ring may have.

Disposed over the block I6 is a cap l8. The cap l8 is preferably made of a plurality of layers of differently colored material. Centrally of the cap I8 is provided an opening 19 of a size and shape to receive the block 56 upon the final assemblage of the ring. The cap l8 has superposed thereon a cover 20 of transparent material. The cover 2?] and the cap [8 are secured together as a subassembly by any appropriate cementitious agent. If the materials used are celluloid or a related product, a permanent bond between the cap l8 and the transparent cover 20 may be formed by using acetate together with the application of pressure, with or without heat. In this way the parts are joined together as one piece.

The subassembly of the cap l8 and the cover 20 is then beveled as shown at 2| in Figure 2 and any desired polishing or buffing is applied to the cap. When the cap [8 is beveled the various colors in the several layers of the cap [8 will appear as concentric lines to effect a decoration of the ring. 7

The two; subassemblies comprised by the ring l5 and the block l6, and the cap l8 and cover 20, are now ready for distribution to the eventual user. At the point of sale a picture 22 or other form of relatively flat ornamentation is inserted in the opening l9 of the cap [8. The block [6 is inserted in the opening l9 underneath the picture 22 and supports the picture 22. The block l6 and cap I8 are held together by any suitable cementitious agent. As above pointed out, if the materials of the ring are celluloid, an acetate solution will make a permanent, waterproof bond between the parts.

The advantage of the foregoing construction over the prior art will be clear. In the first place, the cap 18 and cover 20 are assembled as a unit at the factory and are thereafter finished to provide an attractive appearance. The final assembly at the point: of sale may be made by a relatively unskilled worker, but nevertheless the joint between the two parts of the ring will not show and there is no danger of the cover 26 becoming loose from the cap l8 by reason of improper assembly at the point of sale.

In connection with the point of sale, it may be stated that the rings described herein are frequently sold in photographic studios that produce a strip of pictures for a small sum of money. The customer will select one of the pictures of himself or of someone else and the head portion of such picture will be out to fit the shape of the ring and will be assembled then and there. The rings are sold also at tourist resorts, and instead of a photograph of an individual the picture 22 may be one of a building or other item ,of public interest. Of course, other forms of ornamentation may be readily used instead of pictures. Therefore, it will be appreciated that it is essential to have a ring which may be easily assembled by an unskilled worker and which will nevertheless be permanent and present a pleasing appearance.

Referring to Figures 6 to 14, 24 designates a tube of suitable material having one side formed with a plane surface. Disposed on the plane surface of the tube 24 is a strip 25 formed of a plurality of layers, preferably of varying colors. The strip 25 and the tube 24 may be joined together in any appropriate manner it being preferable to use a cementitious agent under pressure, with or without the application of heat. Along the length of the tube 24 a plurality of openings 26 are formed through the strip 25 and tube 24. These openings may be either punched or drilled depending upon the nature of the material used.

The next step is to apply a transparent cover which is put on in the form of a strip 21 and is secured to the strip 25 in the same manner as heretofore described in connection with the other parts. This provides an absolutely waterproof pocket formed by the opening 26 which may receive a picture or other ornamentation.

The tube 24 is then cut into sections to form ring blanks 28, as shown in Figure 9. The blank 28 is then shaped on its lower part to approximately the thickness desired at the bottom of the ring, as shown in Figure 10, to produce a finished ring 29. The upper part of the ring is then beveled as showni at 30 in Figure 11, and any desired buffing or polishing is applied.

This produces a one piece ring having a transparent top 21 and aseries of concentric lines 25 to provide an attractive appearance. A picture or other ornamentation 32 is inserted into the pocket formed by openings 26 and the opening 26 is closed by a plug 3|. If the openings 26 had originally been formed by punching, the plug 3| might well be the plug removed originally to form the opening 26. If the opening 26 had originally been drilled a separate plug 3| must be provided.

The rings are completely finished at the factory, in various sizes, with the exception that the plug 3| is not inserted in the opening 26. At the point of sale, when the customer has selected a picture or other ornamentation, it is necessary that the picture 32 be inserted in the opening 26 and held in place by the insertion of the plug 3|. Of course, the plug 3| will be cemented into the opening 26 in any desired manner, as previously pointed out. This construction provides a waterproof joint, and eliminates the possibility of the picture 32 coming out of the ring 29, or the upper part of the ring becoming separated by reason of poor assembly at the point of sale.

Furthermore, it will be clear that an attractive ring may be readily assembled, even though the person who does the work may be very inexpert.

Having thus fully described the invention, what is claimed as new, and desired to be secured by Letters Patent of the United States, is:

1. A finger ring having a portion to encircle a finger, a top portion formed of a plurality of sheets with a central opening therein, the edges of thetop portion being beveled to show the several layers, and a transparent cover secured to the top portion and covering the central opening. 7

2. A finger ring comprising a ring to encircle a finger, a block carried by the ring, a cap formed of a plurality of layers disposed overthc block, said cap being formed with a central opening to receive the block and a transparent cover secured to the cap.

3. A finger ring comprising a ring-to encircle a finger, a block carried by the ring, a cap formed of a plurality of layers disposed over the block, the edges of said cap being beveled to show the several layers and said cap being formed with a central opening to receive the block and a transparent cover secured to the cap.

4. The method of making finger rings which consists in forming a ring and securing a block thereto, forming a cap portion of a plurality of layers, forming an opening in the cap portion to receive the block, securing a coverover the opening on the cap and finally assembling the cap and ring into a single unit. 7

5. The method of making finger-rings which consists in forming a ring and securing a block thereto, forming a cap portion of a plurality of layers, forming an opening in the cap portion to receive the block, securing .a cover over the opening on the cap, beveling and finishing the cap and cover and finally assembling the cap and ring into a single unit.

6. The method of making finger rings which consists in forming a ring and securinga block thereto, forming a cap portion of a plurality of layers, forming an opening in the cap portion to receive the block, securing a cover over the opening on the cap, beveling and finishing the cap and cover, inserting an ornament in the cap beneath the cover and finally assembling the capand ring into a single unit.

'7. The method of making finger rings which consists in forming a ring and a cap receiving block as a sub-assembly, forming a cap of a plurality of layers and securing a cover thereto as a second sub-assembly, inserting an ornament under the cover and finally assembling the two sub-assemblies into a finished ring.

8. A finger ring having a portion to encircle a finger and a top portion formed of a plurality of layers, the top portion having a central opening therethrough, and a transparent cover secured to the top portion over the central openmg. a

9. A finger ring having a portion to encircle a finger and a top portion formed of a plud'ality of layers, the ring and top portion having a central opening therethrough, a transparent cover secured to the top portion over the central opening and a plug to fill the central opening.

10. A finger ring having a portion to encircle a finger and a top portion formed of a plurality of layers, the ring and top portion having a central opening therethrough, a transparent cover secured to the top portion over the central opening, an ornament disposed in the central opening and a plug to fill the central opening.

- 11. The method of making finger rings which consists in forming a ring blank, securing a multiple layer cap on the blank, forming an opening through the ring and cap, securing a cover on the cap over the opening and finally forming the parts into a finished ring.

12. The method of making finger rings which consists in forming a ring blank, securing a multiple layer cap on the blank, forming an open ing through the ring and cap, securing a cover on the cap over the opening, reducing the body of the ring blank to desired shape and beveling and polishing the cap portion.

ing through the ring and cap,

13. The method of making finger rings which consists in forming a ring blank, securing a multiple layer cap on the blank, forming an opensecuring a cover on the cap over the opening, reducing the body of the ring blank to desired shape, beveling and polishing the cap portion and inserting an ornament in the opening.

14. The method of making finger rings which consists in forming a ring blank, securing a multiple layer cap on the blank, forming an opening through the ring and cap, securing a cover on the cap over the opening, reducing the body of the ring blank to desired shape, beveling and polishing the cap portion, inserting an ornament in the opening and inserting a plug in the opening to maintain the ornament in place.

15. The method of making finger rings which consists in forming a tube with a plane surface, securing to the plane surface a multiple layer strip, forming openings through the strip and tube at intervals along the tube, securing a cover piece over the multiple strip and openings, cutting the tube into ring blanks, forming the body of the blank to desired shape and beveling and polishing the multiple strip and cover.

16. The method of making finger rings which consists in forming a tube with a plane surface, securing to the plane surface a multiple layer strip, forming openings through the strip and tube at intervals along the tube, securing a cover piece over the multiple strip and openings, cutting the tube into ring blanks, forming the body of the blank to desired shape, beveling and polishing the multiple strip and cover and inserting an ornament in the opening under the cover.

1'7. The method of making finger rings which consists in forming a tube with a plane surface, securing to the plane surface a multiple layer strip, forming openings through the strip and tube at intervals along the tube, securing a cover piece over the multiple strip and openings, cutting the tube into ring blanks, forming the body of the blank to desired shape, beveling and polishing the multiple strip and cover, inserting an ornament in the opening under the cover and inserting a plug in the opening to seal the ornament in position.

GARNET P. GRANT. 

